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Profit & Influence: How Venture Capitalists and Banks Use Government Policies to Boost Their Bottom Line
Venture Capitalists (VCs) and large banks play a crucial role in shaping the economy by investing in companies that have the potential to grow and create wealth. They are able to make millions by influencing government policies that increase the value of their portfolio companies. In this article, we will explore how they achieve this goal and the impact it has on society. read more
Scaling Up Images for Large-Scale Printing: The Multi-Billion Dollar Potential of AI Image Generation Technology
AI Image Generation technology has been a revolutionary development in the world of graphic design and printing. With the ability to create high-quality images with minimal human effort, AI image generation has made it easier to scale up images for large-scale printing. This multi-billion-dollar idea has the potential to change the way we produce and distribute printed materials completely. read more
Wise Words From an Introvert, There Are Far Too Many Meetings...
As a society, we have become increasingly reliant on meetings as a means of communication and collaboration in the workplace. However, for many introverts, the abundance of meetings can often be overwhelming and counter-productive. read more
Why Local Small Businesses Should Be Part of Your Investment Portfolio
As the global economy continues to evolve, many investors are turning to small, local businesses as a potentially profitable investment opportunity. While large corporations and startups may grab headlines, small businesses are often a solid and overlooked investment choice. Here are a few reasons why investors should consider putting their money into local small businesses. read more
Revolutionizing Antibody Discovery: How Droplet Generators Increase Speed and Efficiency
Droplet generators have revolutionized the discovery process of antibodies, by allowing for the simultaneous screening of large numbers of potential candidates. This has increased the speed and efficiency of the discovery process, making it possible to identify the best candidates faster and with greater accuracy. read more
Powering the Future with Hydrogen: The Potential of Biomass Gasification for Hydrogen Production
The method of hydrogen generation through Biomass gasification is becoming increasingly popular as it can be integrated into existing energy systems, providing a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy. read more
Polar Apex Welcomes Tina Bui-Bullock as Scientific Writer
ui adds to the team over five years’ experience of teaching and mentoring in both graduate and undergraduate studies. She has published three of her scientific articles in different journals, with the fourth in production. read more
The Next Bio-Revolution is Single-Cell Omics
April 2003 marked the end of a thirteen-year international scientific effort to produce the first map of the human genome. Far from signifying an end, however, the completion of the Human Genome Project was the beginning of the age of personalized medicine. read more
Polar Apex Team Rapidly Expanding, Looking for Scientific Writer
Polar Apex is looking for Scientific Writer to produce a diverse range of scientific content that informs and inspires our target audience. The remote or hybrid position is only available to applicants living in the Western New York area. read more
Will We Finally See an End to Supply Chain Issues in 2023?
Food supply chains have been rapidly growing in size and complexity for decades. Since 1986, the number of calories traded on the global market has read more
Buffalo’s Push Towards Tourism Creates New Investment Opportunities
What cities come to mind when you think of tourism? Vegas, Orlando, maybe New York City? The city of Buffalo, NY, probably doesn't cross your mind. read more
Buffalo Has the Potential to Become the East Coast Innovation Hub
As New York's second largest city, Buffalo has seen its fair share of ups and downs. It was once one of the most read more
Microgreens Offer Unique Business Opportunity to Low Income WNY Families Struggling to Get By
Poverty is becoming more prevalent in Western New York, and not just in metropolitan areas like Buffalo read more
Food Insecurity Is a Growing Issue in Western New York. Could Microgreens Be the Solution?
n the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fragility of the global food supply chain has truly become apparent. read more
Why Western New York Should Be Leading the Agri-Tech Revolution
Western New York was an economic staple of early America, a place of thriving industry and innovation. read more
Staycation the New Travel Trend of 2022 and 2023
With COVID running rampant through 2020 and 2021 families were forced to cancel vacation plans and stay home. Most people would expect the vacation industry to rebound now that quarantine has ended, but this is not the case. read more
Why Corporations Need a Venture Fund
Innovation has always been around; from the development of the wheel to the automobile, the airplane to the spaceship, the world around us is constantly changing. According to the law of accelerating returns, read more
Polar Apex Welcomes Kirk Love, Senior Developer, to Rapidly Growing Team at Agency716
Polar Apex, a WNY venture capital firm, welcomes Kirk Love to Agency716 as a Senior Developer. read more
Polar Apex Welcomes Chris Kline as Graphic Designer
Polar Apex is happy to announce that Chris Kline has joined the company’s team as a graphic designer. read more
Polar Apex Welcomes Andréa Covey as Scientific Researcher
Polar Apex is proud to announce that Andréa Covey has joined the company’s team as a scientific researcher. read more
Polar Apex Welcomes Sam Sattler as Portfolio Manager
Polar Apex is pleased to announce that Sam Sattler has joined the company’s investment team as a portfolio manager. read more
Making the Right Investment in Electric Vehicles
When it comes to electric vehicles, there are two main types of technology: battery electric and fuel cell electric. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rely on electricity stored in batteries to power the car, while fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) convert hydrogen gas into electricity to power the car. While BEVs are more popular, FCEVs have many advantages over BEVs that investors should consider when making their next investment. read moreSpotify is Burning Through Cash Reserves: Why You Shouldn't Invest
Spotify is in trouble. The company is currently burning through its cash reserves and it has recently been revealed that they are withholding payments from its artists for song downloads. This is a pretty good indicator that Spotify is in financial trouble that will only worsen as artists begin to lawyer up. read more
Polar Apex Launches New Joint Venture, Creating Western New York’s Largest Full-Service Marketing Firm
Polar Apex, a business development company located in Western New York, today announced a joint venture with AGENCY 716 to build Western New York’s largest full-service marketing firm. Backed by Western New York's fastest-growing private equity group, the new venture is rapidly acquiring customers and competitors to grow its business. read more
Polar Apex Helps Developers Reduce Stress
Polar Apex, a business development company located in Western New York, today announced its recent investment in CoderSlides, a SaaS platform that provides developers and their clients with easy to customize PowerPoint templates that contain the icons, buttons, input fields, elements, and tutorials non-technical people need to design and map out what they need developed; saving time and reducing stress for the developer and their clients. read morePolar Apex Hires Jerry Bellman as Chief Financial Officer
Polar Apex today welcomed Jerry Bellman to their team as Chief Financial Officer where he will be responsible for the financial oversight of the Company, including financial reporting, budgeting, projections, mergers & acquisitions, investor relations, and financial models. read morePolar Apex Reports 13.2% Increase In Cash Assets For Q4, 2021 From Strong Portfolio Performance
Polar Apex today announced that strong earnings from assets under management, particularly CustomerPR, produced a 13.2% increase in cash during the fourth quarter of 2021. This places the company in a strong position for the beginning of 2022, providing additional resources as the company continues to scale its investments in the freelance and home repair industries. read morePolar Apex Hires Full-Time Senior Analyst & Senior Designer To Support Expansion
Polar Apex today welcomed Joe Johnson and Jeremiah Chiac. “Our portfolio companies are growing faster than expected, so we are very excited to have Joe and Jeremiah join our team,” stated Daniel Dulgerian, the Managing Partner at Polar Apex. “We had gaps within our team and both individuals bring unique skills that will allow us to accelerate our expansion while providing the support our portfolio companies need.” read more
Polar Apex Partners with Gauged Solutions To Launch New Venture That Helps Freelancers Manage Their Clients
Polar Apex today announced its partnership with Gauged Solutions to launch CustomerPR, a startup that helps freelancers manage their clients and projects by offering on-demand Account Management as a Service (AMaaS). Less than a month old, the company already has two clients, is profitable, and is on track to generate over $300,000 in 2022. read more
Polar Apex Invests $25,000 in SnapCosts
Polar Apex, a business development company located in Western New York, today announced a strategic investment in SnapCosts, a startup that helps the home repair industry perform virtual home walkthroughs with prospects from their phone. This investment will provide SnapCosts with the capital required to complete development and bring the product to market in Early Q2 2022. read more